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Empowering those who have experienced trauma by providing healing, stability, & community connection.

OUR PROGRAMS

FOSTER CARE: Our Foster Care program provides safe, nurturing homes for children who have been removed from their birth families due to neglect and/or abuse. Fostering offers havens for children until they can safely return to their families, transition to guardianship, or become adopted. THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL: Our Therapeutic Day School creates individualized educational programs for every student and fosters autonomy, skill mastery, and experiential learning. CHILD AND FAMILY TREATMENT CENTER (CFTC): Our CFTC provides treatment intervention for youth experiencing acute emotional challenges and includes residential services as well as behavioral, expressive, and recreational therapies. TRANSITIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING: Serving youth ages 17-21, our Transitional and Independent Living programs teach independent living skills under the care of our around-the-clock case management team and Life Skills Educators. PROJECT WORK: Project Work serves South Shore’s youth, families, and community through job training and placement, mentoring, restorative justice, and violence prevention.

10/16/2026

Fall Fête 2026 has come and gone, but the memories will stay with us until the next one! We were honored to highlight the spectacular work of our Community Wellness team through testimonials from staff and one of the many youth they serve, Darien. Our Champions for Children, the McCareins Family, were recognized for their 50+ years of generosity, and your generous donations made a huge impact on our youth and programs! Stay tuned for more photos and just how much that impact amounted to.

10/12/2026

is celebrated on the second Monday of October, today, to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people. Today, we celebrate and reflect on the indigenous peoples, past and present, for whom this country has always been home.

10/10/2026

Your chance to bid — and change lives — starts now! From an exclusive four-course dinner with w**e pairings at an iconic Chicago restaurant, to every Chicago Cubs fan's dream party package for 10 guests, the items in the Fall Fête silent auction are as unforgettable as the impact you'll make.

Each bid directly translates to empowering youth and families through our programs. So don't miss your chance to win big while making an even bigger difference, at https://aesbid.com/FALLFETE26/.

10/05/2026

Lawrence Hall is hiring an LGBTQ+ Therapist for our Lakewood Group Home!

This opportunity is ideal for a therapist who brings creativity, compassion, and an affirming approach to their work with young people. You’ll provide individual, group, and family therapy to LGBTQ+ youth while helping them explore identity, strengthen relationships, process trauma, and move toward healing.

You’ll also collaborate with families, schools, courts, community partners, and the Lakewood team to make sure each young person receives coordinated, thoughtful support. If you believe therapy should make young people feel heard, respected, and empowered, we’d love to meet you!

Ready to use your clinical skills to help LGBTQ+ youth feel safe, supported, and hopeful about their futures?

Apply here: https://lawrencehall.applicantpool.com/jobs/1321661

10/01/2026

October is , and as a trauma-informed organization dedicated to healing, Lawrence Hall recognizes and celebrates the strength and courage it takes to survive domestic violence. We encourage everyone to take action this month in service of domestic violence awareness, whether that means supporting survivors or reporting perpetrators. Your voice can make all the difference.

09/28/2026

THIS WEEKEND! We're back at Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce's Apple Fest to kick off October with our signature apple cookies and apple butter (and maybe a secret third sweet treat??), as well as cards featuring art by our youth in programs. See you there! 🍎

09/24/2026

Lawrence Hall is hiring an LGBTQ+ Life Skills Educator for our Lakewood Group Home!

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys mentoring young people, building meaningful relationships, and creating a safe, affirming space where LGBTQ+ youth can grow and thrive. You’ll help young people strengthen everyday life skills; from cooking and household management to emotional regulation and healthy relationships, while bringing encouragement, consistency, and positive energy to the home.

No two shifts will look the same, so flexibility, teamwork, and a genuine passion for supporting young people are essential!

If you’re ready to be a trusted role model and help LGBTQ+ youth build confidence, independence, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply here: https://lawrencehall.applicantpool.com/jobs/1321432

09/21/2026

Lawrence Hall is hiring an LGBTQ+ Child Welfare Specialist for our Lakewood Affirming Care Group Home!

Are you passionate about advocacy, relationship-building, and helping young people navigate complex systems? In this role, you’ll partner with LGBTQ+ youth, families, supportive adults, schools, courts, DCFS, and community providers to coordinate services and build pathways toward safety, permanency, and long-term stability.

This position is a great fit for someone who can keep the details organized while never losing sight of the young person at the center of the work, case notes matter, but so does making sure every youth feels heard, affirmed, and supported.

If you’re ready to advocate boldly and help LGBTQ+ youth build lasting connections, check out the opportunity below! Apply here: https://lawrencehall.applicantpool.com/jobs/1323970

09/16/2026

It's that time of year again! We're so happy to be back at Lincoln Square's Apple Fest this year to kick off October with our signature apple cookies and apple butter, as well as art prints by our youth in programs. Mark your calendars! 🍎

09/14/2026

Great news! SC Johnson, A Family Company has granted us $25,000 to support our Workforce Development program.

Address

4833 N Francisco Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

Telephone

+17737693500

Website

http://www.lawrencehall.org/

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